Chemistry at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Kalamazoo College graduates in chemistry earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo College Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 129 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $64,131 | $58,355 | #179 | $39,676 |
| 130 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,882 | $58,128 | #187 | — |
| 131 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $63,856 | $77,477 | #21 | — |
| 132 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $63,824 | $67,295 | #93 | $39,940 |
| 133 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $63,766 | $64,831 | #128 | — |
| 134 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $63,764 | $68,407 | #78 | $42,677 |
| 135 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $63,580 | $60,733 | #162 | — |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $117,826 | $72,008 | #53 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $75,260 | $47,481 | #40 of 271 |
| Economics | $72,170 | $42,508 | #244 of 368 |
| Social Sciences | $59,193 | $28,442 | #12 of 35 |
| Psychology | $54,747 | $26,952 | #260 of 1027 |
| Biology | $52,863 | $24,211 | #602 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,150 | $24,329 | #275 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | $45,265 | $30,494 | #551 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo College chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,940 one year after graduating and $63,824 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo College rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Kalamazoo College ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Kalamazoo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.